Johnsburg High School Assistant Softball Coach

All coaches in an IHSA sport must hold an Illinois Teaching Certificate/Substitute Certificate, ASEP certificate (American Sport Education Program) or have completed an approved national Federation of High Schools (NFHS) coaching certification program. Coaches must maintain current AED/CPR certification and meet all IHSA coaching certification annual requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Compensation

Based on experience assigned on the Athletic Extra Duty Stipend Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with building and maintaining the girls' softball program
• Assisting with maintaining levels of competition
• Organizing and running summer camps for current and prospective players
• Monitoring all athletes' academic progress along with the head coach
• Assessing players' skills and assigning positions on the team
• Helping organize practice schedules under the direction of the head coach
• Helping organize individual practices to provide individual and team development
• Following team rules and goals shared with players and parents
• Following established procedures in the event of an injury to an athlete
• Ensuring all athletes are supervised at all times when involved with team activities
• Acting as a positive role model and maintaining proper sportsmanship on the team at all times
• Helping maintain an inventory of all equipment
• Attending professional development clinics/conferences specific to girls' softball